BOK chief to attend BIS governors' meeting in Switzerland

What happened: Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song will travel to Basel, Switzerland for a six-day visit starting Friday to attend Bank for International Settlements governors' meetings. Why it matters: The BOK said governors will discuss recent developments in the global economy and financial markets. Shin will also attend BIS Board of Directors and Economic Consultative Committee meetings as a board member.

Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song will travel to Basel, Switzerland for a six-day visit starting Friday to attend Bank for International Settlements governors' meetings.

The BOK said governors will discuss recent developments in the global economy and financial markets. Shin will also attend BIS Board of Directors and Economic Consultative Committee meetings as a board member.